Strike Will Spread Across Chicago Telegraphers
Chicago August 12 strike talks threaten universal action by union telegraph operators in the United States and Canada. National Secretary Russell cites an imminent walkout unless wage demands and union rules are met. Meetings in Brand's Hall and Manhattan Lyceum rally 1,500 workers and set wage schedules for brokers, news agencies, and press associations. A Chicago conference with Neill Small Gompers Easley aims to avert a general walkout, while local unions grant power to strike if talks fail.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Navnal
Russell
Telegraphers’ Organization
ERA
New York
Abayance
Rigsell
Small
Yoyself
Sur
Nen
Quick
United States Labor
Charles P. Neill
Samuel J. Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Neill
James P. Archbold
Federation
Loeb
Oyster Bay
Percy Thomas
The
National Executive Committee
Thomas
Pittsburg
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Joseph Ahearn
Union No. 16
Manhattan Lyceum
East
Will Determine Whether or Not New York Men Will Strike
New York Aug 12 Action looking to a strike of the 3000 telegraph operators may be decided by a vote or conference. Officials say the move could curb dispatch times and affect service until a settlement is reached.
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New York
Profit Share Sale Promises Cash Savings On Slips
A local promotion offers profit share style savings with cash sale slips. The deal lists 25.00 value for 500 items, 50.00 for 1.00, and 100 for 2.00, signaling bulk discount thresholds in a limited time sale.
Telegraphers Strike Tactics Report From Chicago Meeting
The meeting heard that United States Labor Commissioner Charles P. Neill urged no immediate strike as James P. Archbold announced Roosevelt requests for conference in Chicago. Debate followed on delaying action while mediators negotiate. about 500 new strikers joined, totaling around 4,500 in numerous cities including Chicago Dallas Houston and Los Angeles.
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Mr. Archbold
Neill
Chicago
Ahearn
Archbold
New York
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Denver
Kansas City
Memphis
New Orleans
Topeka
Sedalia
Pueblo
Colo
Jackson
Miss
La Crosse Tornado Causes Heavy Loss and Drownings
A violent La Crosse Wisconsin tornado struck at 8 am causing extensive damage across factories, breweries, churches, and homes. Reports indicate boats swamped on the river and two drownings feared, with a chilling list of destroyed structures including a $10,000 chimney and widespread debris.
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la Crosse
Wis
Listman
Foster Construction Company of
Milwaukee
Mitchell Brewery
William Grammes
John Fuller
Frank Holmes
T. J. Farlan
Holmes
Segelke and Kohhaus Manufacturing Company
Colman Lumber Company
John James
Taunberg Auto Company
Woodward Supply Company
Telegraphers in Cleveland mull regional strike plan
In Cleveland on August 12 the local Western Union and Postal Telegraph unions, totaling 130 members, adopted resolutions supporting a national strike to press telegraphers' demands and said they would walk out immediately if ordered by President Small.
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Cleveland
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
Small
Congo revolt rumors reach Antwerp from British pickets
Antwerp August 12 British pickets arriving from the Congo report a widespread revolt by blacks in the Congo Independent State. They say the alleged ntended uprising was planned as a blow to King Leopold's authority and that English missionaries may have sparked it.
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Antwerp
Congo Independent State
Leopold
Congo
Four Men Drowned in New Jersey Launch Sinking
Four Newark men perished when the launch they rode sank off Port Monmouth while sailing to Raritan Bay. The incident occurred near Sant New York on August 12. In a separate report, W. H Potter, his daughter Eliza Potter, Wilbur Platt, his stepson, and Harris Potter, a nephew, drowned in Salt Fork River while fishing with a Seine and becoming entangled.
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New York
Newark
Raritan Bay
Port Monmouth
Pond Creek
Okla
W. H Potter
Eliza Potter
Wilbur Platt
Harris Potter
Salt Fork River
Strangers Seek Local Boy Born Without Limbs
A dime museum manager claims to have seen a boy born without legs or arms residing in the town. A citizen dismisses the search, noting the parents will not exhibit him, while the exchange highlights local attitudes toward disability and curiosity.
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Gms
Increase in Wages for Telegraph Operators in Kansas City
Kansas City telegraph operators from both companies met to present a joint wage demand. They seek a 15 percent raise and an eight hour day. News agency operators are excluded from strike plans and may work at union depots boards of trade offices and brokers under conditions. Western Union manager Brownson reportedly will not treat the committee as company employees.
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United States
Canada
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Kansas City
Union Depot
Boards of Trade
Kansas Cities
Brownson
Western Union
British Admiralty to Build Giant 80,000-Ton Battleship
Washington reports naval circles agitated by word of a British plan to lay the keel on a battleship at least 80,000 tons, 50 percent larger than the Dreadnought. Details are scarce but a six-turret design with thirteen twelve inch guns is feared, while American designers push toward a 49,000-ton rival. Cost could exceed 20 million, seen as an economic peace measure.
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Washington
America
Two Men Murdered in Minneapolis Mystery
Minneapolis residents awoke to two killings early Sunday with one victim found on railroad tracks and the other nearby with a bullet wound. Andrew Bjorklund, 2518 Eighth Street South, was identified among the dead, his head crushed. a second man, unnamed, was found later in weeds near First Street. Detectives investigated the double murder and whether the crimes were connected.
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Minneapolis
Andrew Bjerklund
Eighth Street South
Minneapolis and Western Railway
Twelfth Avenue South
Twelfth Ave
First Street
Bjorklund
Prices of oil vary as Standard Oil raises U S prices
Washington Aug 12 The Standard Oil monopoly in the United States is accused of sacrificing American consumers for foreign business The bureau of corporations report to President Roosevelt argues the company uses its near total control of oil trade to set higher domestic prices while offering far lower rates abroad and then uses home profits to maintain its foreign position The report details price discrimination and notes higher margins in noncompetitive locales and favorable rail rates for some lines, underscoring alleged extortionate pricing and suppression of competition.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Herbert Knox Smith
Corporations
Bureau of Corporations
Smith
Standard
Trouble in Belfast Amid Serious Irish City Disorders
In Belfast on Sunday August 12 a wave of disorders disrupted the dock quarter with clashes between opposing crowds in Queens Square. Police and troops faced wild scenes as reinforcements arrived, cities cleared, and a cordon was placed around the disturbed area. One soldier and twenty constables were injured, nine seriously, marking the most intense rioting of the current strike.
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Belfast
Ireland
Queens’ Square
Faulls Road
Grosvenor Road
Will Walk Out in a Body Over Union Demands
Washington telegraphers threaten a citywide walkout if drafted to operate wires run by nonunion staff. The local Commercial Telegraphers union seeks a 15 per cent raise an eight hour day and equal pay for women. International backing could mobilize about 85 percent of 215 workers at Western Union and Postal.
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Washington
Western Union
Postal Companies
Union of
Commercial Telegraphers
W. W. Beatty
International Union
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Courage Iste
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